The 2027 NFL Draft will be held in Washington D.C., according to multiple reports. Axois was the first to report the news.

An official announcement is expected Monday at the White House. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris will reportedly be joined by President Donald Trump, who has an unspecified sports-related announcement scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Monday.

The 2027 draft announcement will come a week after the Commanders revealed intentions to build a new stadium on the old RFK stadium site. Plans for the 65,000-seat venue still requires the approval of the District of Columbia city council.

After the 2025 NFL Draft was held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the 2026 event is slated to be held in Pittsburgh. More than 600,000 fans attended the draft in Green Bay, which was held over the course of three days on April 24-26.

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The seventh-seeded Golden State Warriors overcame a poor first half offensively from Steph Curry, received a great and necessary offensive performance from Buddy Hield and took Game 7 on the road against the second-seeded Houston Rockets with a 103-89 victory Sunday.

The Warriors will play Minnesota in a Western Conference semifinal series. Game 1 is Tuesday (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT).

Hield scored 22 of his playoff career-high 33 points in the first half and was 12-for-15 from the field and 9-for-11 on 3s. Curry finished with 22 points after scoring just three in the first half.

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In the first half, Hield was 8-for-9 shooting from the field, including 6-for-7 on 3s. That made up for Curry who missed his first five shots and didn’t score until he made a 3-pointer with 33.3 seconds left in the second quarter.

Golden State’s collective experience with Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler and coach Steve Kerr outmaneuvered the Rockets. The heart of a champion continues to beat in the 2025 NBA playoffs.

A 12-0 Warriors run late in the fourth quarter extended their lead to 94-74, and Curry found enough offense in the final two quarters, including 14 in the fourth. He also added 10 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals.

Green had 16 points, six rebounds and five assists, and Butler finished with 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

Golden State outscored Houston 54-18 on 3-pointers and shot 41.9% from that range.

Rockets forward Amen Thompson scored a team-high 24 points, and center Alperen Sengun had 21 points and 14 rebounds. But Jalen Green’s offensive issues continued with just eight points, and Dillon Brooks had eight points as the Rockets shot 40.5% from the field and 33.3% on 3s.

Both teams were up against Game 7 history.

The home team had won 113 of 152 Game 7s headed into Sunday’s Warriors-Rockets series finale. However, there has been a Game 7 road winner in the past eight NBA playoffs, including two Game 7 road winners in 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021.

Teams that led a best-of-seven series 3-1 won the series 279 of 292 times before Sunday’s game, and the Warriors avoided becoming the 14th team to lose a series after leading 3-1.

The Warriors became another road team to win Game 7, and it is also just the third time in the past 16 seasons that a seven seed has knocked off a two seed (San Antonio over Dallas in 2010 and the Los Angeles Lakers over Memphis in 2023).

All year, the Western Conference has been lauded as deep and talented.

That remains true as four teams remain in the West playoffs, including the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves and seventh-seeded Golden State Warriors, who will face each other in a conference semifinals series.

That means a No. 7 or No. 6 seed will reach the conference finals.

Warriors-Timberwolves features stars (Steph Curry, Anthony Edwards), and the series is a matchup of one team trying to extend its dynasty (Golden State) and another trying to reach its first NBA Finals (Minnesota).

Here’s everything you need to know about the second-round series between the Timberwolves and Warriors:

Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves most important players to watch

Anthony Edwards, guard, Timberwolves: Edwards was the most impactful player on the court in the Timberwolves’ first-round series victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 26.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.2 steals and shot 42% from the field, 33.3% on 3-pointers and 77.4% on free throws (his shooting efficiency needs to improve in the second round, for sure). Julius Randle’s play is important, too, but the Timberwolves can win games when Randle isn’t elite. The Timberwolves need Edwards – not just his talent but his confidence, too – to be the best player on the court to win this series.

Jimmy Butler, forward, Warriors: The Warriors acquired Butler at the trade deadline so they were better equipped to make another run at a title with Steph Curry and Draymond Green. The Warriors are 27-10, including the playoffs, with Butler in the lineup. He has improved the Warriors offensively and defensively and gives them a chance to get back to the conference finals. Yes, Curry needs to play well, but it’s Playoff Jimmy that can push the Warriors to the next round.

Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves preview

How the Timberwolves will win: The Timberwolves are well coached (just devised a game plan to limit Luka Doncic and LeBron James), defend, have some depth and can score just enough to eke out victories with Edwards leading. The Timberwolves had a solid first round. If indeed Edwards is the best player on the court in the series, Minnesota could be playing in the conference finals for the second consecutive season. Coach Chris Finch’s ability to gameplan for an opponent is a big part of the Timberwolves’ success.

How the Warriors will win: Curry. Green. Butler. Coach Steve Kerr. That kind of experience is what drives a team deeper in the playoffs. Throw in shooting from Buddy Hield and Brandin Podziemski, solid defense and minimal turnovers and the Warriors have a recipe for success.

Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves stat

• The Timberwolves are No. 2 in offensive rebounding and No. 1 in second-chance points in the playoffs.

Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves predictions

• Lorenzo Reyes: Timberwolves in six
• Heather Tucker: Timberwolves in seven
• James Williams: Timberwolves in six
• Jeff Zillgitt: Timberwolves in seven

Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves schedule

• Game 1: Warriors at Timberwolves | Tuesday, May 6, 9:30 p.m. | TNT
• Game 2: Warriors at Timberwolves | Thursday, May 8, 8:30 p.m. | TNT
• Game 3: Timberwolves at Warriors | Saturday, May 10, 8:30 p.m. | ABC
• Game 4: Timberwolves at Warriors | Monday, May 12, 10 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 5: Warriors at Timberwolves | Wednesday, May 14, time TBD | TNT*
• Game 6: Timberwolves at Warriors | Sunday, May 18, TBD | TBD*
• Game 7: Warriors at Timberwolves | Tuesday, May 20, 8:30 | ESPN *

All times Eastern. *-if necessary

Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves season series

Warriors won the series 3-1.

• Dec. 6: Timberwolves 107, Warriors 90
• Dec. 8: Warriors 114, Timberwolves 106
• Dec. 21: Warriors 113, Timberwolves 103
• Jan. 15: Warriors 116, Timberwolves 115

The NHL’s non-playoff teams will learn Monday night where they will draft, and they will learn in real time.

Previously, the draft lottery drawing would take place off camera before the televised show and deputy commissioner Bill Daly would be handed cards with team logos on them. He would turn over the cards in inverse order until the winner was confirmed.

But this year, the drawing will be shown live for the first time during the show at Secaucus, New Jersey. Everyone will be able to see the lottery balls as they are drawn.

The first and second picks in the draft will be determined in the lottery. Here is how to watch the draft lottery, each team’s odds, how the process works and top prospects:

When is the NHL draft lottery?

The NHL draft lottery will be held at 7 p.m. ET at the NHL Network’s studio in Secaucus, New Jersey.

How can I watch the NHL draft lottery?

The NHL draft lottery will be broadcast by ESPN.

How can I stream the NHL draft lottery?

It can be streamed on ESPN+ and on services that carry ESPN, such as Fubo.

Draft lottery odds

The draft lottery winner can move up a maximum of 10 spots, so only the bottom 11 teams have a chance to win the No. 1 pick. The last-place team has an 18.5% chance of winning outright, plus would retain the first overall pick if a team that finishes 12th to 16th from the bottom wins the lottery. The Rangers dealt their pick to Vancouver in the J.T. Miller trade but it’s top-13 protected. If the Flames win one of the drawings, the Canadiens would get the Panthers’ first-round pick instead.

1. San Jose Sharks – 25.5% (18.5% outright)
2. Chicago Blackhawks – 13.5%
3. Nashville Predators – 11.5%
4. Philadelphia Flyers – 9.5%
5. Boston Bruins – 8.5%
6. Seattle Kraken – 7.5%
7. Buffalo Sabres – 6.5%
8. Anaheim Ducks – 6.0%
9. Pittsburgh Penguins – 5.0%
10. New York Islanders – 3.5%
11. New York Rangers – 3.0%
12. Detroit Red Wings – 2.5%
13. Columbus Blue Jackets – 2.0%
14. Utah Hockey Club – 1.5%
15. Vancouver Canucks – 0.5%
16. Montreal Canadiens (from Calgary Flames) – 0.5%

How does the draft lottery work?

There are two drawings, first for a chance at the top pick and then for a chance at the second pick. Winning teams can move up only 10 spots. The last-place team can draft no lower than third overall. Beginning with the 2022 lottery, a team cannot win more than twice in a five-year period.

There are 14 balls, numbered 1 to 14, in the machine and each team is assigned a series of four numbers. The resulting four-digit series is matched against a table that lists the 1,000 possible combinations to determine which team was assigned the winning combination. The lower a team is in the standings, the more series of numbers it gets. The last-place Sharks will be assigned 185 numbers.

Who is the top prospect?

Defenseman Matthew Schaefer is the top-ranked North American skater in NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings of 2025 draft prospects, despite not playing since the world junior hockey championship in December.

He scored 22 points in 17 games with the Erie (Pennsylvania) Otters and had two points in two games at the tournament before breaking his collarbone and missing the rest of the tournament and the season.

“He is the complete package playing a dynamic style that generates results and influences the outcome of games,’ said Dan Marr, vice president of NHL Central Scouting. ‘Schaefer easily projects as a future All-Star in the NHL.”

Top North American skaters

1. Erie (OHL) defenseman Matthew Schaefer
2. Saginaw (OHL) center Michael Misa
3. Boston College center James Hagens
4. Brantford (OHL) center Jake O’Brien
5. Seattle (WHL) defenseman Radim Mrtka
6. Brampton (OHL) right wing Porter Martone
7. Moncton (QMJHL) center Caleb Desnoyers
8. Brandon (WHL) center Roger McQueen
9. Barrie (OHL) defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson
10. Everett (WHL) left wing Carter Bear

Top international skaters

1. Djurgarden (Sweden) center Anton Frondell
2. Djurgarden (Sweden) right wing Victor Eklund
3. Modo Jr. (Sweden) Milton Gastrin
4. Karlovy Vary (Czechia) left wing Vojtech Cihar
5. Ufa Jr. (Russia) right wing Alexander Zharovsky

When is the NHL draft?

The 2025 NHL Draft will be held June 27-28. The first round will be on June 27 and rounds 2-7 will be held the next day. The times haven’t been announced yet. It will be held in Los Angeles at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater. Top prospects will be there, but not team representatives, who will take part virtually.

When the NBA playoff seeds began to take shape late in the regular season, we would’ve signed up for an Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets second-round matchup.

The Nuggets won a championship in 2023 and are trying to do it again despite firing head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth with three games remaining in the regular season. They still have key players from that championship team, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic who is a finalist for the award again this season along with the Thunder’s Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Thunder, who won a franchise record 68 games, are trying to win the title for the first time since the franchise moved from Seattle to Oklahoma City in 2008.

Here’s everything you need to know about the second-round series between the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder and No. 4 Denver Nuggets:

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets most important players to watch

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, guard, Thunder:In line to win his first MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander is a star today and for the next several seasons. But for that star to shine brighter and brighter, Gilgeous-Alexander has to get the Thunder to the conference finals – at least. That’s the next step in this progression. Gilgeous-Alexander did what he needed to do in an easy first-round sweep against Memphis (27.8 points, 6.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks per game, 40.2% field goal percentage, 25% 3-point percentage), but the Thunder need a more efficient offensive performance from him against the Nuggets.

Nikola Jokic, center, Nuggets: There isn’t a wrong choice between Jokic and Gilgeous-Alexander. Jokic was tremendous this season (just as good as any of his three previous MVP seasons) and carried the Nuggets to a Game 7 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers with 21 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. He averaged 24-13.1-10.1 in the series. Jokic’s ability to dominate a game with his scoring, passing and rebounding gives the Nuggets a chance. With a solid roster and Jokic at his best, the Nuggets remain a contender amid the chaos of dismissing the head coach and general manager at the end of the regular season. That’s the potential Jokic unlocks.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets preview

How the Thunder will win: The Thunder have more talent, depth and versatility, they’re better offensively and defensively and it’s all coming together at the right time. They weren’t really tested in the first round so the Thunder need to prove they can win tight games in a series. Nine players (Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Hartenstein, Isaiah Joe, Alex Caruso and Lu Dort) played at least 20 minutes per game in the first round in a balanced offensive effort.

How the Nuggets will win: The Nuggets shared the second-best road record in the West this season and will need to get one, maybe two games in Oklahoma City to win the series. The Nuggets won once at OKC this season and have the championship experience with Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun. Jokic will do what he does, and if he gets enough help, Denver can pull off the upset with interim coach David Adelman, who took over for the fired Malone with three games left in the regular season. The Nuggets, who are not deep, will rely on their top seven players.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets stat

• The Thunder were the No. 1 defense in the regular season and have the best defense (albeit just four games) through the first round. They challenge shots, rebound well, block shots/protect the rim, create turnovers/generate steals better than any team.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets predictions

• Heather Tucker: Thunder in five
• James Williams: Thunder in five
• Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder in five

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets schedule

• Game 1: Nuggets at Thunder | Monday, May 5, 9:30 p.m. | TNT
• Game 2: Nuggets at Thunder | Wednesday, May 7, 9:30 p.m. | TNT
• Game 3: Thunder at Nuggets | Friday, May 9, 10 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 4: Thunder at Nuggets | Sunday, May 11, 3:30 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 5: Nuggets at Thunder | TBA | TBA*
• Game 6: Thunder at Nuggets | TBA | TBA*
• Game 7: Nuggets at Thunder | TBA | TBA*

All times Eastern. *-if necessary

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets season series

Season series tied at 2.

• Oct. 24: Thunder 102, Nuggets 87
• Nov. 6: Nuggets 124, Thunder 122
• March 9: Thunder 127, Nuggets 103
• March 10: Nuggets 140, Thunder 127

The ‘Riders Up’ call has been given. “My Old Kentucky Home” has been sung. And the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is officially in the books. 

A little rain didn’t rain on Sovereignty’s parade.

Sovereignty won the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby on a cloudy and rainy day at Churchill Downs on Saturday, reigning victorious at the first leg of the Triple Crown. Sovereignty, ridden by Jockey Junior Alvarado, covered the 1 1/4 mile distance in 2:02.31. Trainer Bill Mott, who entered Saturday 1 for 13 in the Derby after winning with Country House via disqualification in 2019, said ‘this one got there the right way.’ He added, ‘It will take a while to sink in.’

Sovereignty entered the 19-horse field with 9-1 odds. Journalism, the front-runner at 4-1 odds, finished in second place, while Baeza finished third.

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The defending champion Boston Celtics and their quest to repeat rolls on.

After dispatching the Orlando Magic in five games in the first round of the playoffs, the No. 2 Celtics now have a date against the No. 3 New York Knicks, who had to grind out their series against the young Detroit Pistons.

New York had to expend a lot of energy to get past Detroit, needing to come from behind in the fourth quarter in three of its four victories. And the games were hard-fought and tight, too; the last four games of the series were decided by nine points, combined.

Here’s everything you need to know about the first-round series between the No. 3 New York Knicks and No. 2 Boston Celtics:

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics most important players to watch

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns: Yes, Jalen Brunson is the steady, clutch, volume scorer that New York will rely on to stress Boston’s defense. But the Knicks will need Towns to be assertive both in the paint and from the perimeter. Several times in the first round, Towns was more of an afterthought, ranking fourth on the team in a few games in field goal attempts. New York will not have a chance if Towns isn’t averaging in the mid-20s in points per game.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum: He did miss Game 2 of the first round against the Magic with a wrist injury, but Tatum closed the series strong, averaging 36 points over the final three games. The most impressive part about Tatum’s final games in the Magic series was how aggressive he was and how often he got to the line; across Games 3, 4 and 5, he attempted 37 free throws, making every single one.

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics preview

How the Knicks will win: New York appeared to solve its third quarter issues against the Pistons in the decisive Game 6 victory, but it cannot afford to suffer such lapses against Boston. The Knicks also will need to reduce turnovers and, ideally, get more from their bench.

How the Celtics will win: The Celtics handled the Magic, a very good defensive team, with relative ease. The Knicks do present a little more length in defensive matchups, with OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges likely matching up against Tatum and Jaylen Brown. As long as Boston maintains its defensive intensity and continues to share the ball, it should have enough firepower to head to its fourth consecutive Eastern Conference Finals.

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics stat

• The starting five from the New York Knicks of Brunson, Anunoby, Bridges, Towns and Josh Hart led the NBA for five-man lineups in minutes played (940), points (2,283), field goals made (868) and attempted (1,718), 3-pointers made (220) and attempted (605), rebounds (815) and assists (574).

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics predictions

• Lorenzo Reyes: Celtics in 5
• Heather Tucker: Celtics in 5
• James Williams: Celtics in 6
• Jeff Zillgitt: Celtics in 6

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics schedule

• Game 1: Knicks at Celtics | Monday, May 5, 7 p.m. | TNT
• Game 2: Knicks at Celtics | Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m. | TNT
• Game 3: Celtics at Knicks | Saturday, May 10, TBD | ABC
• Game 4: Celtics at Knicks | Monday, May 12, TBD | ESPN
• Game 5: Knicks at Celtics | Wednesday, May 14, TBD | TNT*
• Game 6: Celtics at Knicks | Friday, May 16, TBD | ESPN*
• Game 7: Knicks at Celtics | Monday, May 19, 8 p.m. | TNT*

All times Eastern. *-if necessary

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics season series

The Celtics swept all four games of the regular-season series against the Knicks.

• Oct. 22: Celtics 132, Knicks 109
• Feb. 8: Celtics 131, Knicks 104
• Feb. 23: Celtics 118, Knicks 105
• April 8: Celtics 119, Knicks 117 (OT)

The NASCAR Cup Series cruises into the Lone Star State for an afternoon race at Texas Motor Speedway.

It will be the only race at the 1.5-mile track in Fort Worth, Texas, this season, and the first of two consecutive races on intermediate tracks (the series heads to Kansas Speedway next weekend) before the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 18.

Hendrick Motorsports has celebrated in victory lane in three of the past four Texas races, with Kyle Larson winning in 2021, William Byron in 2023 and Chase Elliott in 2024. Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing has also found success in Fort Worth in recent years, winning the 2022 race and finishing fourth last season.

Who will dance the Texas two-step on Sunday? Here’s all the information you need to get ready for the Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway:

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What time does the NASCAR Cup race at Texas start?

The Würth 400 starts at 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. local) at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas.

What TV channel is the NASCAR Cup race at Texas on?

FS1 is broadcasting the Würth 400 and has a pre-race show beginning at 2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. local).

Will there be a live stream of the NASCAR Cup race at Texas?

The Würth 400 can be live streamed on Max and the FoxSports app. Viewers can also stream the race on Fubo, which is offering a free trial to new subscribers.

How many laps is the NASCAR Cup race at Texas?

The Würth 400 is 267 laps around the 1.5-mile oval for a total of 400.5 miles. The race will feature three segments (laps per stage) — Stage 1: 80 laps; Stage 2: 85 laps; Stage 3: 102 laps.

Who won the most recent NASCAR Cup race at Texas?

What is the lineup for the Würth 400 at Texas?

(Car number in parentheses)

1. (77) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet
2. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet
3. (2) Austin Cindric, Ford
4. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet
5. (71) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet
6. (54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota
7. (21) Josh Berry, Ford
8. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota
9. (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota
10. (16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet
11. (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet
12. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford
13. (38) Zane Smith, Ford
14. (43) Erik Jones, Toyota
15. (7) Justin Haley, Chevrolet
16. (20) Christopher Bell, Toyota
17. (45) Tyler Reddick, Toyota
18. (4) Noah Gragson, Ford
19. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet
20. (41) Cole Custer, Ford
21. (35) Riley Herbst, Toyota
22. (19) Chase Briscoe, Toyota
23. (10) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet
24. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford
25. (99) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet
26. (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet
27. (22) Joey Logano, Ford
28. (42) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota
29. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet
30. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford
31. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet
32. (34) Todd Gilliland, Ford
33. (60) Ryan Preece, Ford
34. (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet
35. (62) Jesse Love, Chevrolet
36. (51) Cody Ware, Ford
37. (88) Shane Van Gisbergen, Chevrolet
38. (66) Chad Finchum, Ford

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